On this occasion, the Lord was awakened in the early hours with Suprabhatam, followed by Tomala Seva, Koluvu, and Panchanga Sravanam. The Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam was conducted from 6.30 am to 11.00 am. As part of the ritual, the temple premises, walls, ceilings, puja articles, and all other items were first cleansed with water. Thereafter, a sacred mixture prepared with fragrant substances such as Namam powder, Srichurnam, kasturi turmeric, pachaku, edible camphor, sandalwood powder, kumkum, kicherigadda, and other aromatic ingredients was sprinkled throughout the temple. Devotees were allowed for darshan from 11.00 am onwards.
Donation of Curtains:
Sri Mani of Tirupati donated two curtains and two kuralas to the temple. These will be utilized during the forthcoming Brahmotsavams.
The programme was attended by Special Grade Deputy EO Smt. Varalakshmi, Vigilance Officer Sri Giridhar, AE0 Sri Gopinath, Superintendent Sri Ramesh Babu, Temple Inspectors Sri Dhanasekhar and Sri Munikumar, Temple Archaka Sri Balaji Rangacharyulu, and other officials.
Details of Vahana Sevas during Brahmotsavams:
February 08, 2026
Morning – Dhwajarohanam (Kumbha Lagna: 8.15 am to 8.35 am)
Night – Pedda Sesha Vahanam
February 09, 2026
Morning – Chinna Sesha Vahanam
Night – Hamsa Vahanam
February 10, 2026
Morning – Simha Vahanam
Night – Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam
February 11, 2026
Morning – Kalpavruksha Vahanam
Night – Sarvabhoopala Vahanam
February 12, 2026
Morning – Pallaki Utsavam (Mohini Avataram)
Night – Garuda Vahanam
February 13, 2026
Morning – Hanumantha Vahanam
Afternoon – Vasantotsavam (2.00 pm to 3.00 pm)
Evening – Swarna Ratham (4.00 pm to 5.00 pm)
Night – Gaja Vahanam
February 14, 2026
Morning – Suryaprabha Vahanam
Night – Chandraprabha Vahanam
February 15, 2026
Morning – Rathotsavam
Night – Ashwa Vahanam
February 16, 2026
Morning – Chakrasnanam (9.55 am to 10.15 am)
Night – Dhwajavarohanam (6.00 pm to 7.00 pm)
Vahana Sevas will be held daily from 8.00 am to 9.00 am and 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
On the occasion of the Brahmotsavams, under the auspices of the TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad, Kolata dances and Bhajan programmes will be conducted every day prior to the Vahana Sevas. Artists of the Annamacharya Project will render Annamacharya Sankeertanas.
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